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Research Technical Specialist – Microbiology & Immunology
Emory University. Design and develop mechanistic models of influenza transmission in ferret experiments .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing mechanistic models of influenza transmission, utilizing programming skills in R, Julia, or Python for data analysis and model fitting. Capable of collaborating effectively across experimental and computational teams while maintaining high standards in documentation and research methodologies.
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Mechanistic ModelingBayesian InferenceProgramming in RResearch Experiment DesignData Analysis
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Hard Skills
Mechanistic ModelingBayesian InferenceLikelihood-Based InferenceData FittingViral Dynamics ModelingResearch Experiment DesignStatistical AnalysisReproducible WorkflowsLaboratory TechniquesBehavioral Tracking Data Analysis
Soft Skills
CollaborationTraining OthersCommunicationInterpretation of Research ResultsQuality Standards Maintenance
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Scientific FieldAdvanced Degree in Quantitative Discipline or Life Science (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Influenza TransmissionPublic HealthQuantitative ResearchScientific PublicationsResearch Methodologies
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and develop mechanistic models of influenza transmission in ferret experiments
- Model within-host viral dynamics and stochastic transmission kernels
- Fit models to behavioral tracking data, infection outcomes, and viral load measurements using Bayesian and likelihood-based inference
- Interpret research results and follow relevant literature
- Maintain documentation and quality standards for data and code
- Share expertise and train others in relevant tools
- Prepare figures for publications and presentations
- Co-author papers and present findings at scientific meetings
- Function as a skilled individual contributor or lead researcher on research projects
- Design, develop, and conduct large and/or complex research experiments
- Review research progress and evaluate results
- Share expertise in equipment operation and laboratory techniques
- Refine and adapt methodologies to specific experiment requirements
- Collaborate in developing new techniques
- Co-author publications and co-present findings with the Principal Investigator
Requirements
What you’ll need- A bachelor's degree in a scientific field
- Seven years of professional research experience
- Advanced degree (e.g., M.S., M.P.H.) in a quantitative discipline, life science, or public health (preferred)
- Programming experience in R, Julia, or Python, including reproducible workflows (preferred)
- Ability to work effectively across experimental and computational teams (preferred)
- Position tasks are generally required to be performed in person at an Emory University location
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion